Candelaria, Cuba

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Candelaria
Candelaria, Cuba (Cuba1)
Candelaria, Cuba
Location of Candelaria in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°44′38″N 82°57′29″W / 22.74389, -82.95806
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Pinar del Río
Founded 1809[1]
Established 1880
Area [2]
 - Total 299 km² (115.4 sq mi)
Elevation 50 m (164 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 19,523
 - Density 1,880/km² (4,869.2/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-82

Candelaria is a municipality and city in the Pinar del Río Province of Cuba.

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Barrancones, Bayate, Carambola, Frías, Lomas, Pasto Rico, Pueblo, Pueblo Nuevo, Punta Brava, Río Hondo, San Juan de Contreras and San Juan del Norte.[1]

It was founded in 1809, and established as a municipality in 1880.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Candelaria had a population of 19,523.[3] With a total area of 299 km² (115.4 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 65.3/km² (169.1/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. Candelaria. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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